New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-19
THOUSANDS CHEER McGLYNN
wORKINGMEN IN A BIG PROCESSION.
THE SUSPENDED PRIEST REVIEWS OVER 10000


organized labor and its sympsthizers in honor of Dr. Nc
Glynn and protest against his excommunioationwas
one of the largest demonstrations OF the KIND e'er
held in this city, Opinions differed widely as to the num-
Der OF people that took part In IT, but IL was generay
agreed that there least between thirty and forty
thousand people In procession and fully nfteeh tho
sand more around the stands In Union Square
From beginning to end there disturbance worth
mentioning and II unanimously agreed that tho
affair had been great success.
The procession itself, comprising three hun
dred different labor organizations, onsisted OF
two columns One marched down Broadway to Astor
Place. through secondavc up to Twentythirist and
up Frst-ave to Thirty -oighth-st. where 1t met and
passed the second column This had marched mp Fifth
ave- from waverly Place, through Twelfthst to Sixth
ave.. then back again through seven
feminist to Fiithave and up to
Thirty Then the heads of the
two columns after meeting again at Asior Place
marched abreast to the reve wing stand In Union Square
1t about 1890 when the line reached the Square
where an immense crowd that filled every
yard OF the plaza had been waiting WIN
some manifestations OF impatenco for nearly three
hours II good natured multitude. however, and
even whom they did show signs OF rosessness 1t only
required word from Dr. Coughn, chairman OF the
meeting, and the other speakers to quiet them.
Dr. McGlynn reached the cottage about .
O'Clock At the sight of him the crowd cheered for sew
eral minutes, they did also Whenever his name was
mentioned They called for speech but he declined 10
say anything until after the parade bad passed There
were many labor leaders the platform, including Mas
ter Workman Quinn, John j. Bealin. DR.. John
NJ Fox and the Rev. DIR. Mccarthy,
nearly all OF whom made short addresses.
The approach OF the line signalized by brilliant
display OF coorcd lights and other fireworks At tho
head OF the line Grand Marshal McCabe and DIS
aids including Frederick Halter Of the Central Labor
Union, and Frank Farrell. the colored vice
~ no ptfaf Iahor
came the parishioners OF ST. stephens Church with
bands of music Chinese lanterns banners and tanspar
ences. wlich notices like these: "Our purses
will be open when our pastor restored give MS BACK
our soggarth aroon." We arc with you Doctor, tll,
Carriage. filed with the ladies Of the parish in
sympathy with the DOCTOR aud they displayed fuly ms
other members OF the psrshones committee led Inc
line The various trade and labor organizations:
turned In full and with the brlliantycol
ored banners torches aags and pyrotechnc displays
II seemed to tie doctor AZ all events, as he stood
the aud smiling and bowling his acknowedgments
the continuous applause that greeted him from the
passing multitude. ,-.t.
"ItIs good. hrsi-ratc." replied the priest -.
Henry George was In the procession 10 carriage WIN
his family and he chcered all along the line OF march,
After had passed The reviewing stand he returned ana
stood beside Dr MoGynn
TWAS long after midnight before he had opportunity
to say anything Then he male brief speech IN which
e apns ha he il not as con-
pmont TO himself personally. but a trib.
IL was. he thought. fair warning to Rome hat the
people clearly understood the Difference between the nc
tAtes OF creed and of the ecclesiastical machine
there" lie seemed In excellent spirits and his remarks
received In the most enthusiastic manner.
magnificent demonstration 1t seemed to him that IL
would be improper for him to he present. he SAD NOT
that he disapprovcd tho object OF the demonstra-
diaeucs and Ga.ntuiae. HAVING nncS mono, Paid
to him. But when he heard that his absence would give
pain Thousands of his friends. he sacrificed MS per
sonai ieelhes nhr cr,"e =, a.. sesrf fnr their
unprecedented and magnificent tribute OF honor and
affection and said that he would be less than man u he
not grateful for 1t from the depths OF his heart rms
great demonstration. covering course OF over -FOUR
miles these 900 10000 people crowded together
in the square all boro Testimony to the treat principle
that God Ia the Father OF all and showers HIS bonies u
all people alike. Tho misery an retchndiess oi want
not the result OF Gods luw but the Violation oil mat
law $1,000, ,,,..,...,, H.. al, .,o
your parade your notes 81 music and your banners
that God IA. the land in rsuiract TO man aud they
robbers who teach lberwlse lourdeinon
straton night has enphnsied the erncpis ,ns, Ins
the domain OF the church You are hero not
as he the best friends OF sweet religion
ma docs by becomins Cnrisuan priest evade inc
duties Of man and citizen Because they who 81 In
high places both of church and s'ao have IGNORED ths
prInc nile the suffered much disaster aud the
church corruption We are The bcst friends Tor
pur,i ing polite. and religion We lnsist tha lhe cap
i,o should not invade The sanctuary OF the .c
capitol The Why there has bee so much falling
OF IN religion Is hccasue has found himself con
fronied with the cruel alternative OF choslnF between
PATRIOTISM science amt rational liberty p on
igion ought % be the friend OF patriotism.
science and rational liberty. no greater curse
sacrifice religion In order to gain political rights
40" The resolutions were introduced Mr. Gahan. Of
The Caih0Lc Beruid They were adopted unanimously.
The preamble ers TO the calses OF tho Doctor suspn
sion which IL asserts his advocacy OF the Lana
League In 1852 sni his refusal 10 retrac'
his doctrines REGARDING the c'n% 10 20 owner 70
Rome to answer for his political conduct a. an American
citizen. The resolutions are IS follows
of Nav -Nofka nd mol
cities OF every condition life. but chiefly working people
anS a." Of " n. eTeS 70 the spTI
of the 'athoic Church IN mass meeting
Mct mr. "a his night. American eliilea and
privileged. class but TO the whole people
RssoiSsG That there nothing in hi. course Of p
McGynn unworthy Of his once a. priest o" ma, ON s
Contrary no has been Acuaied tLeI en by ht tha os az
hum spirit AM that love OF lustce wmch shoni
S'e' s w s % a Of q BE- yaa TWSSd
wan AL men to * Ee Of s deal Of society
Heaird That we pro adherence iohe
great the land beloues 70 the whole 6eopIs ana
source and Of the vice ana crime winch result
%S."lp,d That hrm determination by all
Law uI means 10 effect such cangss IN ns @ as AL
God. gwen rights IA the soil , ,., ,,.r,o-.,cs &,
politics by any ioregn pows wheta" ev OF e
ana a se nd yrrnnca attempt to interfere with
he iy right. OF Rev Or. Edward McGynn 80 whom
with heart. pledge our devoted and uh""vens sup
port IL,
Superintendent Murray yesterday called tho poioo
captains 10 Headquarters aud made arrange ,
mcnis 10 have the route OF inc parhno
e"ar,ied by more than 10Oo policemen. His
oricrs were carried out but TIE police hhu
,,, N do IL was one OF the enthusiastic process
sons hut police captain sad one Of The most oruer
that c yer paraded In this city. ,, -, -. ,,
n was announced that speeches would be maze from
ed mt Broadway aud Sevenleenthst fourth
M nd sevooteenthst broadway aid Fourteenths
and Fourth-aye. and Fourceuth-st Tho committee
Contracted with Cobb Brothers Ia erect tue STANDS ana
Engaged their spesXcra AT O'Clock CoDo bIotnors n
f,rmed the committee hat owing To tho baihoiuay III
the nfternoon they had been unable to procure elmer
,u,.r ar men fo erect the stands The committee thcn
10 secure trucks from which the crowd could
H. 'drs.sed One truck secured aud placed IN the
MAJ near broadway Hugh Grcenan pres led nero anu
I p Ownes WAS addressing the great crowd when tio
arrival of the head the procession put an END 70 MS
remarks.